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At a Glance
- Meaning
- She of the ointment jar
- Origin
- Egyptian
- Pronunciation
- BAS-tet
Bastet is an Egyptian name pronounced BAS-tet, and it means "she of the ointment jar." It has a distinctive, two-syllable sound with a crisp ending.
Meaning & Origin of Bastet
Meaning: She of the ointment jar.
Origin: Egyptian.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Bastet
BAS-tetIPA /ˈbæs.tɛt/
Popularity of Bastet
Bastet does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Bastet mean?
She of the ointment jar. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Bastet?
Bastet is pronounced BAS-tet (IPA: /ˈbæs.tɛt/).
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